Myrtle Beach River Cruises and Tours on the Waccamaw River

One of the best things to do in Myrtle Beach!

Come aboard Waccamaw River Tours Nature and Wildlife River Boat Tours out of beautiful Myrtle Beach. Waccamaw River Tours is an exploration and educational experience of the natural southern rivers, its wildlife and history by boat. See all our boat tours below:

Groups (15 or more people) Call (843)668-4250 for Special Pricing and Times. We have other times available not listed on the calendar. So call and check out what we can do for your group!

2. Private Nature & Wildlife River Tour:

Are available on our small capacity 6 passenger pontoon. Whether it’s one person or 6 of your favorite people in the world, you can enjoy the river nature tour in a private setting by buying out the boat for your own private narrated 1.5 hour tour. Cost: $150.00

Yellow belly sliders (turtles) sitting on a log! Some shells shine and others are dull. What could possibly make this happen? Capt. Rick has the answer! Just ask him!

The above tours are 1.5hour, narrated nature tours of the beautiful cypress lined and moss draped Waccamaw River, Intracoastal Waterway and its creeks/swamps in search of wildlife. Learn about the history of these rivers, the Waccamaw area and its wildlife along the untouched National Wildlife Refuge. There are large osprey nests along the river.

You may see:

Bird species including osprey, heron, eagles, egrets and wood storks

Turtles and alligators

Roaming peacocks greeting you along the drive to the dock along with sites of exotic animals (Fallow white deer, buffalo, zebra, sheep, emus) that are in the fields of the Waccatee Zoo

Visit our Education Station inside the small gift shop to see pictures & educational information on what you might see on your tour. Also check out the handmade wreaths and hiking sticks made out of materials from the property. Photographs of the river & wildlife may be purchased in the gift shop.

3. Osprey Photography Boat Tour: Specialty Tour 1.5hrs

This is a 1.5-hour Osprey Photography boat tour on the Waccamaw River/Intracoastal Waterway with the purpose of providing photographers (novice & professional) with the opportunity to photograph osprey in their natural nesting habitat. There are several active nesting osprey along this river region of the untouched National Wildlife Refuge. This is where they have and raise their young. So have your cameras ready because we are going to get you in close for some great photography shots of the active osprey and their young. Of course, other wildlife just might cross our path along the way. It is a wildlife photographer's dream photo opportunity whether you are a novice or professional. This tour is limited to 15 people to allow everyone to move about freely on the boat to take pictures. The captain will maneuver the boat to allow all sides of boat to have the best shot possible. We will travel by boat to several nest for photographing. Note: Discounts will not apply to this specialty tour.

This is a beautiful and natural section of the Intracoastal Waterway/Waccamaw River and the fun of watching these family oriented birds in their natural nesting habitat on the river is fascinating. It is a joy and trial to try to capture the perfect shot of the osprey catching its prey, feeding its young or carrying materials to the nest. This boat tour is a wonderful osprey photography adventure. See Schedule for tour times and booking. Minimum of 8 guest required for this tour to run. This tour is not for children (12yrs and under).

Make sure to bring your camera!

No tripods allowed for safety reasons.

Tour limited to 15 photographers to allow movement for photographing.

Discounts will not apply to this tour.

4. Breakfast Nature & Wildlife River boat Tour: 1.5hrs

Have a Continental Breakfast with your Nature & Wildlife River boat tour. We will stop along the river to enjoy a small breakfast (such as bagels, muffins, fruit, juice & coffee) while we bask in the beauty of the river.

Cost: Adult $25.95 Children (12yrs and under) $19.95

24hr advance booking required. Minimal number 15 people required for tour to run.

This is a Specialty tour requiring a minimum of 15 people to run. If you have a group of 15 or more, call (843)668-4250 to schedule your Breakfast Tour. Based on availability.

INFORMATION:

Beverages and Snacks are available for purchase in the Gift Shop.

Don't forget your camera, sunglasses and binoculars!

BUYING TICKETS IN ADVANCE IS STRONGLY ADVISED TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A SEAT ON THE DATE AND TIME YOU DESIRE.

Custom Charters & Groups (15 or more) Call (843)668-4250

Note: All tours based on availability and subject to change. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Waccamaw River Tours viewed from the river.

Gift Shop & Eduction Station at Waccamaw River Tours.

Cheerio is a friendly peacock who loves to visit and eat cheerios with Kim in the morning.

Cheerio the Peacock has claimed Waccamaw River Tours as its home. Of course, his favorite snack is cheerios. He is in his full plumage and trying to attract a pea hen down to his river pad. Photo by Kim Carlson

All pricing subject to change without notice. Check the schedule and book your tour to lock in your price, date and time. Note that some tours require a 24hour advance notice and a minimal number of people for the tour to run. We will notify you if a tour with advance notice is not able to run. Coupons are not valid with most speciality tours.